Readers' blog: Legal system shrouded in mystery and secrecy

We have a free legal aid system and because those who represent criminals are assured of payment they are happy to put forward a case on the criminal’s behalf. 

This system is funded by suffering taxpayers. On the other hand, many aggrieved members of the public are disinclined to go to court due to high costs. They are also disadvantaged by arcane language.

Interestingly, the work of The Personal Injuries Assessment Board is undermined by solicitors who advise clients to sue in court as they may get more generous compensation, despite that some claims may be spurious.